Serving 348 students in grades 3-4, West Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1192 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
19%
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Side Elementary School's ranking?
West Side Elementary School is ranked #1192 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
348 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Marshall Public School District.
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